Mississippi Senate race heads to close vote
The gist
Mississippi's Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom was too close to call Tuesday night.
Democrats nationally swept Congress, and a runoff looms if no one tops 50%.
How it unfolded
- Oct 20, 2026Senate Majority PAC announced a $1.2 million ad campaign in Mississippi through Election Day, boosting Colom and casting Hyde-Smith as a "do-nothing" incumbent.
- Oct 26, 2026President Donald Trump headed to Mississippi for a midterm rally for Hyde-Smith.
- Oct 28, 2026Supporters of Colom raised concerns that Independent candidate Ty Pinkins could split the vote.